Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information

A very kind, compassionate, and faithful person, Susan Jolly, age 65, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, June 8th, 2017 at Kettering Medical Center, after a valiant fight against cancer. She was a loved wife, mum, nana, sister, and friend. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and positive attitude.

She was born May 5th, 1952 in Rotherham, England to Roseanna (Harrod) and Joseph Christopher Ashton.

She was preceded in death by her her parents; sister Jean Craddock; and two brothers, Paul and Andrew Ashton., Susan is survived by her husband, Trevor Jolly; daughter, Sharon McAninch (Chet), and their daughters, Alexis and Zara McAninch; son Christopher James (Molly), and their sons, Warren and Devon James; daughter, Katie Pimentel (Rob), and their daughter, Lydia; and sister, Christine Calvert (Eric).

The family invites you to enjoy a cup of tea and some biscuits, an English tradition, as you attend Susan's life celebration service at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 at Conner & Koch Life Celebration Home, 92 West Franklin Street, Bellbrook (937-848-6651).

You are welcome to send a condolence or flowers, light a candle and share a story or picture about Susan at www.ConnerAndKoch.com by clicking on her name.

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